Sunday, October 30, 2016
Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh Interview on NPR on the New Minimoog Model D
NPR posted an interview with Mark Mothersbaugh on the synths that changed pop music. Click through and hit the red play button on the top left. The Minimoog Model D gets the focus. This one in via Ali.via NPR: "Long ago, electronic music was created on massive consoles the size of refrigerators. But in 1970, the Minimoog Model D was unleashed, and its impact was nothing short of revolutionary. It was the driving force behind new sounds that emerged in years to come — jazz-rock from Herbie Hancock, electrifying pop from Michael Jackson and futuristic music from Devo, the rock and synth pop group perhaps best known for 'Whip It.'
This year, Moog Music is reissuing the Minimoog, hand-building them almost exactly as they were over four decades ago. Mark Mothersbaugh, a composer, producer and Devo founding member, joined NPR's Rachel Martin to explain the Minimoog's significance — and his pure love for the instrument. (One of Mothersbaugh's own Minimoogs from the mid-'70s joined the interview as well; hear the full conversation at the audio link.)
The revelatory thing about the Minimoog, Mothersbaugh says, was its portability: You could fold it up and travel with it. 'In the old days, synths were like people standing around in lab coats touching knobs and dials,' he says. 'And this allowed you to move out of that environment into nightclubs.'"
Click here for the full interview including video.
1982 style with CSQ-600, TR-808, Juno-60, Synthesizers.com
Published on Oct 30, 2016 SynthMania
"The vintage sound of the early 1980s, with early digital delay and spring reverb. Gear used:
Roland CSQ-60 = digital sequencer
Roland TR-808 = drum machine
Roland Juno-60 = synth, strings
Synthesizers.com = synth bass
Eventide H910 = 15ms delay with 0.88 pitch shift
Biamp MR/140 = spring reverb"
Batchas presents: Serge Paperface '78 - Patch 006
Published on Oct 30, 2016 batchas
"I cut today's patch session with the Serge Modular System in 2 parts
Here's the first one."
Batchas presents: Serge Paperface '78 - Patch 006 [V2]
Published on Oct 30, 2016 batchas
"Here's the second one."
Jen SX1000 Synthetone
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"It has a few scuffs and is missing some of the coloured dial tops, but it's in great condition considering it's 30+ years old. See pics for more info."
via this auction
"It has a few scuffs and is missing some of the coloured dial tops, but it's in great condition considering it's 30+ years old. See pics for more info."
Roland MC-505 Groovebox with Aira Skin For Sale
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via this auction
You might remember this one from this post.
"Here is a unique opportunity to acquire a one of a kind Roland MC-505 Groovebox.
Completely stripped down, cleaned and rebuilt, this 505 has had two replacement pots which came direct from Roland, the last ones in stock we were led to believe. The other pots have been rebuilt.
A new reproduction slider has also been fitted as the originals are now unobtainable, this has been carefully trimmed to match since the picture was taken. And finally a replacement Tact Switch.
As you can see from the pictures, the power supply has been fully re-capped using Nichicon capacitors where possible.
Also visible from the pictures you can see that the screen is unmarked with no lines etc, which can be common on these.
This 505 has a custom skin made by StyleFlip, which was designed by ourselves to give the 505 the look of a modern Aira, which really brings it up to date. This is made of a special material which makes for easy removal and re-application. If you find that you are not 100% happy with the fitment you can simply peel off carefully and re-apply to your liking.
Featured on MATRIXSYNTH"
Pics of the inside below.
via this auction
You might remember this one from this post.
"Here is a unique opportunity to acquire a one of a kind Roland MC-505 Groovebox.
Completely stripped down, cleaned and rebuilt, this 505 has had two replacement pots which came direct from Roland, the last ones in stock we were led to believe. The other pots have been rebuilt.A new reproduction slider has also been fitted as the originals are now unobtainable, this has been carefully trimmed to match since the picture was taken. And finally a replacement Tact Switch.
As you can see from the pictures, the power supply has been fully re-capped using Nichicon capacitors where possible.
Also visible from the pictures you can see that the screen is unmarked with no lines etc, which can be common on these.
This 505 has a custom skin made by StyleFlip, which was designed by ourselves to give the 505 the look of a modern Aira, which really brings it up to date. This is made of a special material which makes for easy removal and re-application. If you find that you are not 100% happy with the fitment you can simply peel off carefully and re-apply to your liking.
Featured on MATRIXSYNTH"
Pics of the inside below.
Bernband Gameplay Music Video (by Pinwale Sounds)
Published on Oct 30, 2016 Jacques Mongrel
"Put your hands in the air like you just don't care! A brisk playthrough of exploration game, Bernband, by Tom van den Boogaart , set to the tune of Pinwale Sounds 'A Parallel Universe" made on the Teenage Engineering OP-1"
halloween sixteen'
Published on Oct 29, 2016 Ebotronix
"4ms Peg, QCD/Expander² , QPLFO, VCA Matrix
Analogue Systems RS 100², RS 110²², RS 360², RS 500e²
Bananalogue Serge VCS
Doepfer R2 m², A101-2², A131², A133², A134²² , A141,
ONE SYNTH - BASS STATION 2 - zafrosoundz
Published on Oct 30, 2016 zafrosoundz
"All the sounds in this song are recorded from the Bass Station 2 into Ableton then edited and mixed using various plugins."
Update:
ONE SYNTH #2 - BASS STATION 2 - zafrosoundz
RogerLinn Design Introduces New LinnStrument 128 & Software Version 2.0.0 Update
You all should be familiar with Roger Linn's LinnStrument. There is now a new compact version featuring 4 octaves consisting of 128 note pads for $999 vs. 5 octaves of 200 note pads for $1499.
via RogerLinn Design
"Many of you have told me you'd love to own a LinnStrument but can't afford the $1499 price. So we've released "LinnStrument 128" for the lower price of $999. It's identical to LinnStrument except 128 note pads instead of 200. It fits nicely in a backpack and includes the new Step Sequencer. (See below.) We're accepting orders now on our online store for shipping during the week of November 14. I expect they'll sell out pretty quickly, so you might want get your order in soon. If you'd prefer to buy through a dealer, please ask your favorite dealer to place an order with us."
And on the software update:
"We've just released software version 2.0.0 with the following new features:* New Polyphonic 2-Track Step Sequencer!
* Significantly better velocity response
* Release velocity. Now LinnStrument is "5D" in Roli-speak. :)
* 4 new LED colors: white, orange, lime and pink.
* 14-bit pressure resolution using LSB/MSB Control Change pairs.
* The MIDI OUT jack can now also act as a combined MIDI OUT and MIDI THRU.
* Panel and Foot Switches can now be assigned to Tap Tempo.
Click here to learn more and update your LinnStrument. All of these new features are in LinnStrument 128."
Vermona ER 9 Drum Machine Demo
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Published on Oct 30, 2016 András Kiss
"This video is for preseting the Vermona ER 9 drum machine I sell: https://reverb.com/item/3329533-vermo..."
Pics captured here.
Published on Oct 30, 2016 András Kiss
"This video is for preseting the Vermona ER 9 drum machine I sell: https://reverb.com/item/3329533-vermo..."
Pics captured here.
How Rain Sounds [naviarhaiku147]
Published on Oct 30, 2016 bassling
This one in via Jason, aka bassling, who had the following to say:
"You can see I've played the drums, then recorded the MIDI through a Roland TR-707.
These drums are accompanied by an Atomosynth Mochika XL and King Capitol Punishment Utopia Synth, the latter has a little Valhalla Shimmer reverb added in the box and I've used Ozone 7 to master.
See http://bassling.blogspot.com/2016/10/... for track discussion."
1979 ARP OMNI 2 Vintage Analog String Synthesizer
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Published on Oct 30, 2016 keyboard resource
Re-Published on Nov 4, 2016
via this auction
"1979 ARP OMNI-2 Vintage Analog String Synthesizer Mostly Working Solina Moog
Looks beatup with scratches and fading. But, most features work. A previous owner even installed two working power outlets on the back. Replacement slider caps have been added to more closely match how it looked when new.
What doesn't work (or doesn't work well):
- Decay and Sustain in ADSR section. These are always at 100% regardless of there the slider is positioned.
- String Fast/Slow Release (top panel, right) seems to be at near 100% (long) if the slider is set a few millimeters to the right. There is no range.
- Single trigger illuminates but doesn't seem to do anything.
This thing is built with steel and is rugged. It weighs 42 lbs."
Published on Oct 30, 2016 keyboard resource
Re-Published on Nov 4, 2016
via this auction
"1979 ARP OMNI-2 Vintage Analog String Synthesizer Mostly Working Solina Moog
Looks beatup with scratches and fading. But, most features work. A previous owner even installed two working power outlets on the back. Replacement slider caps have been added to more closely match how it looked when new.
What doesn't work (or doesn't work well):
- Decay and Sustain in ADSR section. These are always at 100% regardless of there the slider is positioned.
- String Fast/Slow Release (top panel, right) seems to be at near 100% (long) if the slider is set a few millimeters to the right. There is no range.
- Single trigger illuminates but doesn't seem to do anything.
This thing is built with steel and is rugged. It weighs 42 lbs."
Teisco 110F Analog synthesier w/Midi
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via this auction
"*MIDI to CV-Gate Interface MCV-628 by Papareil Synth Labs. The interface lets you control notes and one selectable control (either Filter Cutoff, PWM1 or PWM2). The button is an auto learn button to learn the midi channel of the incomming midi messages. The switch is to choose if either the notes will be triggered by the keyboard or the incoming midi. The knob has 4 positions and decide which parameter will be affected by modulation message (cc1): 1-cutoff, 2-PWM1, 3-PWM2, 4-OFF. The LED is a multi purpose led which blinks 3 times at power on, after the complete init of the cpu/software. It means "All is ok". In normal working condition, the Gate led lights when a note is played or if a recognised SysEx message is received. […] When the interface is in Autolearn mode, the Gate led stay on, until a MIDI message has been received."
via this auction
"*MIDI to CV-Gate Interface MCV-628 by Papareil Synth Labs. The interface lets you control notes and one selectable control (either Filter Cutoff, PWM1 or PWM2). The button is an auto learn button to learn the midi channel of the incomming midi messages. The switch is to choose if either the notes will be triggered by the keyboard or the incoming midi. The knob has 4 positions and decide which parameter will be affected by modulation message (cc1): 1-cutoff, 2-PWM1, 3-PWM2, 4-OFF. The LED is a multi purpose led which blinks 3 times at power on, after the complete init of the cpu/software. It means "All is ok". In normal working condition, the Gate led lights when a note is played or if a recognised SysEx message is received. […] When the interface is in Autolearn mode, the Gate led stay on, until a MIDI message has been received."Tom Oberheim SEM Pro Analog Synth SN 0578
NEW ROLAND COMPURHYTHM CR-8000 DRUM MACHINE SN 472514
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"Up for auction today is an outstanding Roland Compurhythm CR-8000 drum machine. Made in Japan - new, never used !!!
This is a fantastic find from a retired Doctor's high end estate sale. All original and never used open box. This was in a climate controlled storage area for many years and brought out for the sale, perfect as when put away. Protected in the original plastic and the original foam packing and box. Comes with the orginal box with the unopened warrantee card affixed to the top. Also includes the owners Manual, Power cord and Roland cable.
Don't miss your chance to own a brand new CR-8000 !!!"
via this auction
"Up for auction today is an outstanding Roland Compurhythm CR-8000 drum machine. Made in Japan - new, never used !!!This is a fantastic find from a retired Doctor's high end estate sale. All original and never used open box. This was in a climate controlled storage area for many years and brought out for the sale, perfect as when put away. Protected in the original plastic and the original foam packing and box. Comes with the orginal box with the unopened warrantee card affixed to the top. Also includes the owners Manual, Power cord and Roland cable.
Don't miss your chance to own a brand new CR-8000 !!!"
Yamaha CS-01, 1982, Analog Synthesizer
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via this auction
"Missing some fader caps but they're all still functioning. Keys all work great. The battery cover is missing as well. The speaker still functions but it's really small and doesn't really do justice when you play bass lines Through headphones or a line out this thing sounds huge despite how dinky it looks. The cutoff filter has a huge sweep on it as well. Great little vintage analog monosynth for the price. Even has knobs on the side to add a guitar strap! Below is a description from vintage synth explorer. Check out a couple demos of this on YouTube. You'll be pleasantly surprised 😉."
via this auction
"Missing some fader caps but they're all still functioning. Keys all work great. The battery cover is missing as well. The speaker still functions but it's really small and doesn't really do justice when you play bass lines Through headphones or a line out this thing sounds huge despite how dinky it looks. The cutoff filter has a huge sweep on it as well. Great little vintage analog monosynth for the price. Even has knobs on the side to add a guitar strap! Below is a description from vintage synth explorer. Check out a couple demos of this on YouTube. You'll be pleasantly surprised 😉."
Techno with Elektron Analog Rytm (only)
Published on Oct 30, 2016 TheKraist
"Der Kreis - Facts Disappear"
Dataline - That pain
Published on Oct 30, 2016 MrDataline
http://dataline.bandcamp.com
http://soundcloud.com/dataline
Ambient Pads with Digitech Polara Pedal and Roland Gaia SH-01 Synthesizer
Published on Oct 30, 2016 Trackcheck
"This is a first test with the Digitech Polara Stereo FX Pedal and the Halo Program. I just play a double-oscillator supersaw-patch without any additional fx on the Gaia. The Halo-Reverb has a little shimmer in his tail but it is not the same as perhaps the strymon big sky. But if you have a look at the price, the Polara is a cheap and pretty stereo-pedal even for synth´s."
Elastic Drums 'sampler' update 1.9 introduction
Published on Oct 30, 2016 Oliver Greschke
"This video shows the new features of update 1.9, especially the sampler module. It also shows how to purchase the sampler import option that is needed, if you want to use or record your own samples within the app"
iTunes: Elastic Drums - O-G-SUS
HYPNOSIUM - Overview and Patch Examples - for Reaktor 6 Blocks
Published on Oct 30, 2016 Reaktion Soundtools
"HYPNOSIUM is available now at: http://www.reaktion-sound.com/hypnosium/
Made for REAKTOR 6 Blocks Framework, this new instrument will bring hypnotic sounds to your arsenal.
HYPNOSIUM - Additive Morphing Oscillator implements Additive Synthesis to create a wide range of timbres. Shape the sound at your taste by manually drawing the harmonic content, refine it with additional features and morphing through different waveform banks.
HYPNOSIUM is available now from Reaktion Sound Shop for 19,00€"
First Look: UVI Synth Anthology 2
Published on Oct 30, 2016 Synth Anatomy
"UVI Synth Anthology 2 is a massive sample-based Synthesizer collection for UVI Falcon and Workstation. The library covers vintage analog, modern analog, fm, wavetable and other synthesizer. In this first look video, I demonstrate classic analog sounds. More informations in this video."
►Please support me on Patreon if you enjoy my content:
https://www.patreon.com/synthanatomy
Details on Synth Analogy II posted here.
Studiologic Spectral Basics - Sledge Black Edition
Published on Oct 30, 2016 APP SOUND
"The sound set "Spectral Basics" is included as factory set in the Black Edition of Studiologic Sledge. Please note that you can play all these programs with older versions of Studiologic Sledge!
More examples of the sound set: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EljWa..." [posted here]
Space Trip
Published on Oct 30, 2016 GIANNIS ARK
"Instruments: Roland Gaia SH-01, Clavia Nord lead A1, Novation Ultranova, Thor polysonic synthesizer(Propellerheads REASON).
Composed programmed and performed by Giannis ARK
ARK Home Studio Cy - Nicosia Cyprus."
Live Synthesizer Jam 52 : Microkorg, Roland JU-06, Arturia Microbrute and ReFX Nexus 2
Published on Oct 30, 2016 Todd Smith
"This is my first serious step into using Ableton, VST and hardware together. I really enjoyed the results, maybe a bit to much. I ended up shaking the camera a bit with my leg. My B. =)
The Arturia Microbrute, Roland Boutique JP-08 and Re FX Nexus 2 are sequenced via midi in Ableton Live, while the Teenage engineering PO-12 is sampled for the drum tracks.
The Microkorg is played live and acts as a midi controller for the ReFX Nexus 2. I use key mapping in Ableton Live and the num pad on my PC Keyboard to control mutes and toggle midi control on the ReFX Nexus 2.
: Gear Used :
Korg Microkorg
Roland Boutque JP-08
Arturia Microbrute
Teenage Engineering PO-12
Midi Solutions Quarda Thru
Behringer Micromix MX400
Tascam US-144mkII Audio Interface
Waves Effects
Ableton Live 9"
BoBeats: How I made Electro Hiphop on Analog Rytm
Published on Oct 30, 2016 BoBeats
"First week with the Analog Rytm. In this video I explain tutorial style how I made an Electro hiphop beat using the analog sounds of the Analog Rytm."
iPhone 7 Aftertouch Test - GarageBand & NOISE
Published on Oct 30, 2016 KlaatuNinja
I'll state the obvious: this clearly needs to make it to the larger iPads. Lack of force touch is the main reason I have yet to upgrade.
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Studio Electronics Omega 8 4-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer SN 1389
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via this auction
"Had this custom made by Studio Electronics a few years back. It's 4-voices with the Oberheim and Moog style VCFs. It's been in the 4-space ATA touring case you see pictured since purchasing it. I am the original owner and used this for studio work. I finally decided to make way for new gear so you can have it for much cheaper and sooner than if you bought it straight from SE.
The synth is in perfect working condition and just a few scratches on the rear panel from fumbling with the midi cable when plugging it in.
I had the case specially made to be just the right depth to hold a couple of cables. It's pretty much the smallest and lightest case you can mount the synth in."
via this auction
"Had this custom made by Studio Electronics a few years back. It's 4-voices with the Oberheim and Moog style VCFs. It's been in the 4-space ATA touring case you see pictured since purchasing it. I am the original owner and used this for studio work. I finally decided to make way for new gear so you can have it for much cheaper and sooner than if you bought it straight from SE.
The synth is in perfect working condition and just a few scratches on the rear panel from fumbling with the midi cable when plugging it in.
I had the case specially made to be just the right depth to hold a couple of cables. It's pretty much the smallest and lightest case you can mount the synth in."
Yamaha FS1R SN OP01929
Moog Musonics Sonic V
This one in via Soviet Space Child spotted on Switched On.
Note the panel graphic coloring is different compared to others.
"This Sonic V is fully functional and in decent condition, with a few scratches, and a couple missing slider, switch, and knob caps. The Sonic V was never put into full production; as such, it is designed internally like a prototype with some limits to it's integrity, and is available for Local Pickup only.The Sonic V is a rare predecessor model to the Sonic Six, designed during Musonics' ownership of Moog. In regards to the synth architecture, the Sonic V remains very similar to the Sonic VI, but has a diode filter rather than the Moog ladder filter. It has two audio VCOs with a 3 octave range, selectable waveforms, and manual pulse width contrl over the Square wave. The LFO is really made up of 2 LFOs mixed together with selectable waveforms and individual rate control for each, as well as a Master rate control for both, crossfading mixer, and a unique Transient feature for each that has a ramp down effect on the rate. The modulation section can also be used to trigger the Envelope. Other features include Ring Modulation, White Noise source, AD & ADS envelope generator, and built in speaker. The Sonic V is a very unique design from Moog's history and really excels at effect sounds."
Spectral Transfer Transmissions
Published on Oct 29, 2016 Todd Barton
"this is based on two static sounds whose shifting timbres are creating spectral arrays. the fast bubbly sounds are being created from specific envelop followers of specific frequencies. better audio:
soundcloud.com/user7621213/spectral-transfer-transmissions"
All parts here.
1976 Vermona ER 9 Drum Machine SN 141851
Vermona E2010 Graphic Equalizer 1977
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Published on Oct 16, 2016 András Kiss
"The drum machine is a Vermona ER-9. No additional effects."
via this auction
Published on Oct 16, 2016 András Kiss
"The drum machine is a Vermona ER-9. No additional effects."
via this auction
Yamaha CS-60 Synthesizer 8 Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer in Perfect Condition
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via this auction
"For sale is a Yamaha CS-60 8 Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer in museum condition.
All 8 voices are perfectly tuned. Every key and slider works perfectly. Except for some unavoidable minor scuffing from the keyboard stand, it is in near perfect cosmetic condition.
Don't miss your chance to have this extremely collectible synthesizer."
via this auction
"For sale is a Yamaha CS-60 8 Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer in museum condition.
All 8 voices are perfectly tuned. Every key and slider works perfectly. Except for some unavoidable minor scuffing from the keyboard stand, it is in near perfect cosmetic condition.
Don't miss your chance to have this extremely collectible synthesizer."
Akai AX 60 Vintage Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer w/ Manual Signed by Trent Reznor
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via this auction
"For sale Akai AX-60 analog polyphonic synthesizer with Hybrid travel case + original owners manual. Excellent condition.
Bought new in 1986 in Rochester NY. This is the synth that the popular 1986 song 'Watching Trees' was recorded with. Its a very solid, well built, heavy synth (48 lbs in the case). Synth in perfect condition. The arpeggiator trigger input was improved by Bruce Forat (inventor of the Linn Drums) to accept any and all CV signal voltages you send to it! This synth will tempo lock to any control voltage signal you send to it. Also has midi for tempo, but the arpeggiator CV input is the true old school trigger that has a different feel that really tempo locks nice to drum beats, more organic and analog.
Synth kit includes:
-Akai AX-60 polyphonic analog synthesizer
-Heavy duty Hybrid Hard Shell carry case with good foam and locking hasps still in excellent condition .
-Original owners manual (signed by Trent Reznor)"
via this auction
"For sale Akai AX-60 analog polyphonic synthesizer with Hybrid travel case + original owners manual. Excellent condition. Bought new in 1986 in Rochester NY. This is the synth that the popular 1986 song 'Watching Trees' was recorded with. Its a very solid, well built, heavy synth (48 lbs in the case). Synth in perfect condition. The arpeggiator trigger input was improved by Bruce Forat (inventor of the Linn Drums) to accept any and all CV signal voltages you send to it! This synth will tempo lock to any control voltage signal you send to it. Also has midi for tempo, but the arpeggiator CV input is the true old school trigger that has a different feel that really tempo locks nice to drum beats, more organic and analog.
Synth kit includes:
-Akai AX-60 polyphonic analog synthesizer
-Heavy duty Hybrid Hard Shell carry case with good foam and locking hasps still in excellent condition .
-Original owners manual (signed by Trent Reznor)"
YAMAHA CS01 SN 32794
Razmasynth Telewizor: Mazinger pattern Demo
Published on Oct 29, 2016 RazmatazTG
"Demo of new patterns for Telewizor V2. The arduino code is available on the Telewizor building page at www.razmasynth.com"
Metasonix D 1000 Vacuum Tube Drum Machine & Metasonix F 1 Tube Distortion Pedal
Published on Oct 29, 2016 Karl C
"Metasonix D-1000 & F-1 .
https://soundcloud.com/kujo-project"
DL - Techno Live Set 2016 #33
Published on Oct 29, 2016 DL Live
"Hardware Techno Live Set with Elektron and Roland gear."
Dataline - Curiosity
Published on Oct 29, 2016 MrDataline
http://dataline.bandcamp.com
http://soundcloud.com/dataline
New KORG Volca Wave Wavetable Synthesizer & Volca VC-1 Vocal Processing Synthesizer?
These don't quite match the teaser for Nov 1.
Real or not?
Thoughts?
Update: some commentary regarding the Volca Wave:
Note the Volca Wave wavetable synth appears to have a vector joystick more akin to the SCI Prophet VS (Vector Synthesizer), Yamaha SY-22/TG-33, and Korg Wavestations. There is a difference between classic wavetable synthesis and vector synthesis. Wavetable synths typically have a number of single cycle waveforms in a wavetable oscillator that you can modulate through, while vector synths allow you to use a joystick to crossfade through four different waveform oscillators. The KORG Wavestation added the ability to sequence through waveforms, while the Prophet VS and Yamaha incarnations only allowed you to crossfade between the individual oscillators, each with a single waveform loaded vs. a wavetable of multiple waveforms like on PPG and Waldorf wavetable synths. An interesting side note is I believe the John Bowen Solaris is the only synth that blends both Vector and Wavetable synthesis. You get four oscillators with wavetables (including other waveform types), and the Vector joystick to crossfade between oscillators - meaning you can transition both within individual oscillators and between multiple oscillators.If the Volca Wave is real, it will be interesting to see what synthesis they employ.
On a side note, some people have labeled synths like the Korg DW-8000 as employing wavetable synthesis. In this case, yes there is technically a wavetable holding the different waveforms available for each oscillator, but the behavior is more like your standard PCM or rompler based synth (or Vector synthesis minus the ability to crossfade between oscillators). You simply select a static waveform for each oscillator. Think of the DW-8000 as having sixteen distinct waveforms available per oscillator, while on the Waldorf Wave line of synths you instead have wavetables consisting of 256 waveforms each per oscillator. Depending on the synth, you can then set the start wave and the end wave and then use a modulation source like an envelope or LFO to sweep through them.
LABELS/MORE:
John Bowen,
Korg,
New,
New in 2016,
New Synths,
New Synths in 2016,
PPG,
Waldorf,
Yamaha
Halloween Drone : Red Sound Dark Star
Published on Oct 29, 2016 100 Things I Do
"An amazingly cheap and fun desktop synth. Fantastic drone machine that can play up to 8 notes or 5 dual oscillator tones at the same time.
The Dark Star has had a hard time in the synth world, with a mix of RCA jacks for outputs, an almost obtuse 'go your own way' interface for sound design and some rather basic presets it emerged and faded from the EDM / DJ scene in the early 2000's.
I hope to do a series of videos using this synth in the coming weeks. It really has some awesome sound potential and you can spend hours just tweaking away into very interesting sonic adventures. I tend to use it very much like the VCS3 and you can get some very similar / modular textures from it without too much effort. For the Average price of around $200usd at the moment your synth world might just need one
A stereo delay and some slight saturation effects and the Free TAL Chorus-LX were used in this clip.
I hope you enjoy the drone!"
Buchla 296e tutorial 6
Published on Oct 29, 2016 Todd Barton
"continuing the series with Voltage Controlled Bandwidth Filters."
All parts here.
Moog Mother 32 (Chiptune-esque Percussion/Drum Machine)
Published on Oct 29, 2016 3rdStoreyChemist
"Messing around with a Mother 32 as a drum machine, using the VCO Outs to modulate the filter, producing a sound similar to 8-bit percussion. The sequence is played by the M32's sequencer.
Synth was recorded direct with no further processing except for normalisation."
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